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<a href="/nasb/matthew/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220I say to you that many will come from east and west, and recline at the table with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven; <a href="/nasb77/matthew/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And I say to you, that many shall come from east and west, and recline at the table with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven; <a href="/lsb/matthew/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And I say to you that many will come from east and west, and recline at the table with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven; <a href="/amp/matthew/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> I say to you that many [Gentiles] will come from east and west, and will sit down [to feast at the table, and enjoy God’s promises] with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven [because they accepted Me as Savior], <a href="/csb/matthew/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> I tell you that many will come from east and west to share the banquet with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> I tell you that many will come from east and west, and recline at the table with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/asv/matthew/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> And I say unto you, that many shall come from the east and the west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven: <a href="/cev/matthew/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Many people will come from everywhere to enjoy the feast in the kingdom of heaven with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. <a href="/erv/matthew/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> And I say unto you, that many shall come from the east and the west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven: <a href="/gwt/matthew/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> I can guarantee that many will come from all over the world. They will eat with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/gnt/matthew/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> I assure you that many will come from the east and the west and sit down with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob at the feast in the Kingdom of heaven. <a href="/isv/matthew/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> I tell all of you, many will come from east and west and will feast with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom from heaven. <a href="/msb/matthew/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> I say to you that many will come from the east and the west to share the banquet with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/net/matthew/8.htm">NET Bible</a> I tell you, many will come from the east and west to share the banquet with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven, <a href="/nheb/matthew/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And I tell you that many will come from the east and the west, and will sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven, <a href="/wbt/matthew/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And I say to you, that many shall come from the east and the west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/wey/matthew/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And I tell you that many will come from the east and from the west and will recline at table with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in the Kingdom of the Heavens, <a href="/web/matthew/8.htm">World English Bible</a> I tell you that many will come from the east and the west, and will sit down with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the Kingdom of Heaven, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and I say to you that many from east and west will come and recline with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of the heavens, <a href="/blb/matthew/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And I say to you that many will come from east and west, and will recline with Abraham and Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of the heavens. <a href="/ylt/matthew/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and I say to you, that many from east and west shall come and recline (at meat) with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the reign of the heavens, <a href="/slt/matthew/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And I say to you, That many shall come from the sunrising and the descents, and shall recline with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of the heavens.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And I say to you that many shall come from the east and the west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven: <a href="/cpdv/matthew/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For I say to you, that many shall come from the east and the west, and they shall sit at table with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/nabre/matthew/8.htm">New American Bible</a> I say to you, many will come from the east and the west, and will recline with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob at the banquet in the kingdom of heaven, <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> I tell you, many will come from east and west and will eat with Abraham and Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And I say to you, that a great many will come from the east and from the west, and sit down with Abraham and Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/8.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “But I say to you, that many will come from The East and from The West and will recline with Abraham and Isaaq and Jaqob in the Kingdom of Heaven.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/8.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> I also say to you, That many shall come from the east and the west, and shall recline with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven; <a href="/godbey/matthew/8.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>And I say unto you, that many will come from the east and from the west, and sit up with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of the heavens:<Fr> <a href="/haweis/matthew/8.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and from the west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/mace/matthew/8.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and I declare unto you, that many shall come from the east and from the west, and shall sit at table with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob in the heavenly kingdom. <a href="/wey/matthew/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And I tell you that many will come from the east and from the west and will recline at table with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in the Kingdom of the Heavens, <a href="/worrell/matthew/8.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>And I say to you that many will come from the east and the west, and will sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the Kingdom of Heaven;<Fr> <a href="/worsley/matthew/8.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>but I tell you, that many shall come from the east and <Fr>from the<FR> west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven;<Fr> <a href="/parallel/matthew/8-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=1852" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/8.htm">The Faith of the Centurion</a> …10When Jesus heard this, He marveled and said to those following Him, “Truly I tell you, I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith. 11<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legō (V-PIA-1S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">I say</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">to you</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: polloi (Adj-NMP) -- Much, many; often. ">many</a> <a href="/greek/2240.htm" title="2240: hēxousin (V-FIA-3P) -- To have come, be present, have arrived. A primary verb; to arrive, i.e. Be present.">will come</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">from</a> <a href="/greek/395.htm" title="395: anatolōn (N-GFP) -- From anatello; a rising of light, i.e. Dawn; by implication, the east.">the east</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1424.htm" title="1424: dysmōn (N-GFP) -- A setting (of the sun), hence: the West. From duno; the sun-set, i.e. the western region.">the west</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/347.htm" title="347: anaklithēsontai (V-FIP-3P) -- To lay upon, lean against, lay down, make to recline; pass: I lie back, recline. From ana and klino; to lean back.">to share the banquet</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: meta (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">with</a> <a href="/greek/11.htm" title="11: Abraam (N-GMS) -- Abraham, progenitor of the Hebrew race. Of Hebrew origin; Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch.">Abraham,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/2464.htm" title="2464: Isaak (N-GMS) -- (Hebrew), Isaac, the patriarch. Of Hebrew origin; Isaac, the son of Abraham.">Isaac,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2384.htm" title="2384: Iakōb (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jacob, the progenitor of the Israelites.">Jacob</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/932.htm" title="932: basileia (N-DFS) -- From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm.">kingdom</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of</a> <a href="/greek/3772.htm" title="3772: ouranōn (N-GMP) -- Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel.">heaven.</a> 12But the sons of the kingdom will be thrown into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/luke/13-28.htm">Luke 13:28-29</a> There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth when you see Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, but you yourselves are thrown out. / People will come from east and west and north and south, and will recline at the table in the kingdom of God. <a href="/isaiah/2-2.htm">Isaiah 2:2-3</a> In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. / And many peoples will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. <a href="/genesis/12-3.htm">Genesis 12:3</a> I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.” <a href="/romans/9-24.htm">Romans 9:24-26</a> including us, whom He has called not only from the Jews, but also from the Gentiles? / As He says in Hosea: “I will call them ‘My People’ who are not My people, and I will call her ‘My Beloved’ who is not My beloved,” / and, “It will happen that in the very place where it was said to them, ‘You are not My people,’ they will be called ‘sons of the living God.’” <a href="/isaiah/60-3.htm">Isaiah 60:3-5</a> Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. / Lift up your eyes and look around: They all gather and come to you; your sons will come from afar, and your daughters will be carried on the arm. / Then you will look and be radiant, and your heart will tremble and swell with joy, because the riches of the sea will be brought to you, and the wealth of the nations will come to you. <a href="/malachi/1-11.htm">Malachi 1:11</a> For My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place, incense and pure offerings will be presented in My name, because My name will be great among the nations,” says the LORD of Hosts. <a href="/luke/14-15.htm">Luke 14:15-24</a> When one of those reclining with Him heard this, he said to Jesus, “Blessed is everyone who will eat at the feast in the kingdom of God.” / But Jesus replied, “A certain man prepared a great banquet and invited many guests. / When it was time for the banquet, he sent his servant to tell those who had been invited, ‘Come, for everything is now ready.’ ... <a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a> He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.” <a href="/acts/10-34.htm">Acts 10:34-35</a> Then Peter began to speak: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism, / but welcomes those from every nation who fear Him and do what is right. <a href="/isaiah/11-10.htm">Isaiah 11:10</a> On that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples. The nations will seek Him, and His place of rest will be glorious. <a href="/revelation/7-9.htm">Revelation 7:9</a> After this I looked and saw a multitude too large to count, from every nation and tribe and people and tongue, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and holding palm branches in their hands. <a href="/isaiah/66-18.htm">Isaiah 66:18-20</a> “And I, knowing their deeds and thoughts, am coming to gather all nations and tongues, and they will come and see My glory. / I will establish a sign among them, and I will send survivors from among them to the nations—to Tarshish, Put, and the archers of Lud; to Tubal, Javan, and the islands far away who have not heard of My fame or seen My glory. So they will proclaim My glory among the nations. / And they will bring all your brothers from all the nations as a gift to the LORD on horses and chariots and wagons, on mules and camels, to My holy mountain Jerusalem,” says the LORD, “just as the Israelites bring an offering in a clean vessel to the house of the LORD.” <a href="/ephesians/3-6.htm">Ephesians 3:6</a> This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are fellow heirs, fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus. <a href="/genesis/22-18.htm">Genesis 22:18</a> And through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice.” <a href="/john/10-16.htm">John 10:16</a> I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them in as well, and they will listen to My voice. Then there will be one flock and one shepherd.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And I say to you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven.That.<a href="/matthew/24-31.htm">Matthew 24:31</a> And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.<a href="/genesis/12-3.htm">Genesis 12:3</a> And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.<a href="/genesis/22-18.htm">Genesis 22:18</a> And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice.shall sit.<a href="/luke/12-37.htm">Luke 12:37</a> Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them.<a href="/luke/13-29.htm">Luke 13:29</a> And they shall come from the east, and from the west, and from the north, and from the south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God.<a href="/luke/16-22.htm">Luke 16:22</a> And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried;in.<a href="/matthew/3-2.htm">Matthew 3:2</a> And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.<a href="/luke/13-28.htm">Luke 13:28</a> There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, and you yourselves thrust out.<a href="/acts/14-22.htm">Acts 14:22</a> Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/3-9.htm">Abraham</a> <a href="/matthew/2-9.htm">East</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-19.htm">Feast</a> <a href="/matthew/7-21.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/matthew/7-21.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/matthew/1-2.htm">Isaac</a> <a href="/matthew/1-16.htm">Jacob</a> <a href="/matthew/7-21.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/zechariah/10-2.htm">Lie</a> <a href="/matthew/6-25.htm">Meat</a> <a href="/matthew/8-1.htm">Numbers</a> <a href="/matthew/6-5.htm">Places</a> <a href="/amos/6-4.htm">Recline</a> <a href="/matthew/7-21.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/malachi/1-11.htm">Rising</a> <a href="/amos/6-4.htm">Seats</a> <a href="/malachi/1-11.htm">Setting</a> <a href="/malachi/3-3.htm">Sit</a> <a href="/matthew/5-45.htm">Sun</a> <a href="/matthew/5-15.htm">Table</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-8.htm">West</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/22-32.htm">Abraham</a> <a href="/matthew/24-27.htm">East</a> <a href="/matthew/22-2.htm">Feast</a> <a href="/matthew/8-20.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/matthew/10-7.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/matthew/22-32.htm">Isaac</a> <a href="/matthew/22-32.htm">Jacob</a> <a href="/matthew/8-12.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/matthew/15-35.htm">Lie</a> <a href="/matthew/9-10.htm">Meat</a> <a href="/matthew/13-2.htm">Numbers</a> <a href="/matthew/8-20.htm">Places</a> <a href="/mark/6-39.htm">Recline</a> <a href="/matthew/8-12.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/matthew/22-23.htm">Rising</a> <a href="/matthew/21-12.htm">Seats</a> <a href="/matthew/16-23.htm">Setting</a> <a href="/matthew/13-2.htm">Sit</a> <a href="/matthew/13-6.htm">Sun</a> <a href="/matthew/9-10.htm">Table</a> <a href="/matthew/24-27.htm">West</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 8</div>1. <a href="/matthew/8-1.htm">Jesus cleanses the leper;</a> 5. <a href="/matthew/8-5.htm">heals the centurion's servant,</a> 14. <a href="/matthew/8-14.htm">Peter's mother in law,</a> 16. <a href="/matthew/8-16.htm">and many others;</a> 18. <a href="/matthew/8-18.htm">shows the cost of following him;</a> 23. <a href="/matthew/8-23.htm">stills the storm on the sea;</a> 28. <a href="/matthew/8-28.htm">drives the demons out of two men possessed;</a> 31. <a href="/matthew/8-31.htm">and tells them to go into the pigs.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the Gospels, Jesus often uses this phrase to introduce important teachings or revelations. It underscores His role as a divine teacher and prophet, whose words carry the weight of truth and divine insight.that many will come This indicates the inclusivity of the Gospel message. The "many" suggests a large number of people, highlighting the expansive reach of God's kingdom. It points to the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham that all nations would be blessed through him (<a href="/genesis/12-3.htm">Genesis 12:3</a>).from the east and the west This phrase signifies the gathering of people from all over the world, not just from Israel. It reflects the universal scope of the Gospel, breaking the boundaries of ethnicity and geography. In biblical times, "east" and "west" were often used to denote the farthest reaches of the known world, indicating that God's kingdom is open to all.to share the banquet The banquet is a metaphor for the Messianic feast, a common image in Jewish eschatology representing the joy and fellowship in God's kingdom. It signifies abundance, celebration, and the fulfillment of God's promises. This imagery is also seen in <a href="/isaiah/25-6.htm">Isaiah 25:6</a> and <a href="/revelation/19-9.htm">Revelation 19:9</a>, where the feast symbolizes the ultimate communion with God.with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob These patriarchs are central figures in Jewish history and faith, representing the covenantal promises of God. Their mention here underscores the continuity of God's plan from the Old Testament to the New Testament. It also affirms that Gentiles will share in the blessings promised to the descendants of Abraham, as seen in <a href="/galatians/3-29.htm">Galatians 3:29</a>.in the kingdom of heaven This phrase refers to the reign and rule of God, both in the present spiritual sense and the future eschatological fulfillment. The kingdom of heaven is a central theme in Jesus' teachings, representing the realm where God's will is perfectly done. It is both a present reality and a future hope, as seen in <a href="/matthew/6-10.htm">Matthew 6:10</a> and <a href="/revelation/21.htm">Revelation 21:1-4</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The speaker of this verse, Jesus is addressing the faith of a Roman centurion and using this moment to teach about the inclusivity of God's kingdom. 2. <a href="/topical/a/abraham,_isaac,_and_jacob.htm">Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob</a> The patriarchs of Israel, representing the covenantal promises of God and the heritage of faith. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_kingdom_of_heaven.htm">The Kingdom of Heaven</a> A central theme in Jesus' teachings, representing the reign and rule of God, both present and future. 4. <a href="/topical/e/east_and_west.htm">East and West</a> Symbolic of the Gentiles, indicating the global reach of the Gospel and the inclusion of all nations in God's redemptive plan. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_centurion's_faith.htm">The Centurion's Faith</a> The event that prompts Jesus' statement, highlighting the faith of a Gentile and foreshadowing the inclusion of non-Jews in the kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/i/inclusivity_of_the_gospel.htm">Inclusivity of the Gospel</a> The kingdom of heaven is open to all who have faith, regardless of ethnic or cultural background. This challenges believers to embrace diversity within the body of Christ. <a href="/topical/f/faith_as_the_key.htm">Faith as the Key</a> The centurion's faith is commended by Jesus, illustrating that faith, not heritage or works, grants access to the kingdom. Believers are encouraged to cultivate a strong, personal faith. <a href="/topical/h/heritage_of_faith.htm">Heritage of Faith</a> Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob are models of faith and obedience. Christians are called to learn from their examples and live lives that reflect trust in God's promises. <a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a> The image of reclining with the patriarchs in the kingdom of heaven reminds believers of the eternal hope and fellowship that awaits them. This should inspire perseverance and hope in the present.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 8</a> <a href="/q/what_is_a_biblical_generation.htm">What defines a generation in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_will_we_do_in_heaven.htm">What activities will we engage in Heaven?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_a_centurion_seek_jesus'_help.htm">In Matthew 8:5–13, why would a Roman centurion, an officer of an occupying force, seek help from a Jewish teacher, and is there any historical record supporting such an encounter? </a> <a href="/q/why_do_gospels_differ_on_jesus_and_gentiles.htm">Why do the Gospels present different accounts of how Jesus treated Gentiles?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) St. Luke does not give the words that follow, and the omission is significant. Either he did not know of them, and then we must infer the entire independence of his record, or knowing them, he, writing for Gentiles, thought it best to omit words here which our Lord had afterwards repeated, and which he had therefore another opportunity of recording (<a href="/luke/13-28.htm" title="There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when you shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, and you yourselves thrust out.">Luke 13:28</a>). Such verbal reproduction of what had been said before was, it will be remembered, entirely after our Lord's manner.Many shall come from the east and west.--It is clear that our Lord saw in the centurion the first-fruits of the wide harvest of the future. Like the words of the Baptist in <a href="/matthew/3-9.htm" title="And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say to you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children to Abraham.">Matthew 3:9</a>, what He now said contained, by implication, the whole gospel which St. Paul preached to the Gentiles. "East and west," even without the formal addition of "north and south," which we find in the parallel passage of <a href="/luke/13-29.htm" title="And they shall come from the east, and from the west, and from the north, and from the south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God.">Luke 13:29</a>, were used as limits that included all the nations of the earth.Shall sit down.--Literally, shall recline, as at the table of a feast; that being, as in the phrase of Abraham's bosom, the received parable of the blessedness of the kingdom.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 11, 12. - In Luke (<a href="/luke/13-28.htm">Luke 13:28, 29</a>) not joined to this miracle, but placed after the warning about mere professors (our <a href="/matthew/7-23.htm">Matthew 7:23</a>). Also they are there given in the reverse order. Taking the other facts (ver. 5, note) about this miracle into consideration, there can be little doubt but that St. Matthew does not place these verses in their historical connexion. He wishes to emphasize the teaching of the miracle, that Gentiles accept Christ, though Jews reject him. For this reason also he gives the two verses in the reverse order. And. In contrast (δέ) to this comparative absence of belief in Israel. Many. Not in the parallel passage in Luke, but it agrees with the aim of St. Matthew's Gospel. Shall come. Though not emphatic, as it is in the parallel passage in Luke, yet expressive of purpose and decision. From the east and (Revised Version. the) west. Not only residents in Palestine, like this centurion, but from the furthest limits of the earth. The thought was well known; e.g. <a href="/malachi/1-11.htm">Malachi 1:11</a>; <a href="/isaiah/59-19.htm">Isaiah 59:19</a>; also <a href="/jeremiah/16-19.htm">Jeremiah 16:19</a>; <a href="/zechariah/8-22.htm">Zechariah 8:22</a>. And shall sit down; i.e. at a feast. The image, taken from <a href="/isaiah/25-6.htm">Isaiah 25:6</a>, is exceedingly common in Jewish Haggadic (i.e. mostly parabolic) teaching (cf. Dr. Taylor's 'Sayings,' etc., 3:25; Schurer, II..2. 174). With Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven. An early" Western" reading is, "in the bosom of Abraham," etc. (cf. <a href="/luke/16-23.htm">Luke 16:23</a>). Probably a traditional form current among Jewish Christians. But the children; sons (Revised Version). Those who ought rightfully to enjoy its privileges (<a href="/matthew/5-9.htm">Matthew 5:9</a>, note). In <a href="/matthew/13-38.htm">Matthew 13:38</a> those so called answer fully to the appellation. Of the kingdom. "Rather than of the king; since many are in the kingdom, whom notwithstanding the king rejects as traitors; whereas all the children of the king are adopted as co-heirs with his only begotten Son" (Beza, in Ford). This interpretation is attractive, but doubtless false. The Hebrew idiom enables the writer to suggest the idea of the Jews, who are by nature heirs of the Divine kingdom, being notwithstanding excluded (cf <a href="/acts/13-46.htm">Acts 13:46</a>). Shall be cast out (Revised Version, forth); ἐκβκηθήσονται (<a href="/matthew/7-4.htm">Matthew 7:4</a>, note). The "Western" reading, ἐξελεύσονται, suggests that they shall go out by their own present act of refusing blessing. Into (Revised Version, the) outer darkness. The form of the expression, which comes only in Matthew (<a href="/matthew/22-13.htm">Matthew 22:13</a>; <a href="/matthew/25-30.htm">Matthew 25:30</a>), points to a double conception; they shall be cast into the darkness, and cast outside the palace within which the feast is going on. Such is the loss in its personal (εἰς τὸ σκότος) and in its social (τὸ ἐξώτερον) aspect. There shall be (Revised Version, the) weeping and gnashing of teeth. The article, which should strictly be repeated before gnashing, points to a recognized conception. The phrase occurs (except in the parallel passage, <a href="/luke/13-28.htm">Luke 13:28</a>) only in St. Matthew (<a href="/matthew/13-42.htm">Matthew 13:42, 50</a>; <a href="/matthew/22-13.htm">Matthew 22:13</a>; <a href="/matthew/24-51.htm">Matthew 24:51</a>; <a href="/matthew/25-30.htm">Matthew 25:30</a>), in each case contrasting the place into which the wicked are sent with that which they might have enjoyed. Observe the description of "hell" - absence of spiritual light; separation from the company of the saved; lamentation; impotent rage. The second couplet corresponds to the first. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/8-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>I say λέγω (legō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. to you ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. many πολλοὶ (polloi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> Much, many; often. will come ἥξουσιν (hēxousin) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2240.htm">Strong's 2240: </a> To have come, be present, have arrived. A primary verb; to arrive, i.e. Be present. from ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. [the] east ἀνατολῶν (anatolōn) Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_395.htm">Strong's 395: </a> From anatello; a rising of light, i.e. Dawn; by implication, the east. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [the] west δυσμῶν (dysmōn) Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1424.htm">Strong's 1424: </a> A setting (of the sun), hence: the West. From duno; the sun-set, i.e. the western region. to share the banquet ἀνακλιθήσονται (anaklithēsontai) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_347.htm">Strong's 347: </a> To lay upon, lean against, lay down, make to recline; pass: I lie back, recline. From ana and klino; to lean back. with μετὰ (meta) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. Abraham, Ἀβραὰμ (Abraam) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_11.htm">Strong's 11: </a> Abraham, progenitor of the Hebrew race. Of Hebrew origin; Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch. Isaac, Ἰσαὰκ (Isaak) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2464.htm">Strong's 2464: </a> (Hebrew), Isaac, the patriarch. Of Hebrew origin; Isaac, the son of Abraham. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. Jacob Ἰακὼβ (Iakōb) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2384.htm">Strong's 2384: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jacob, the progenitor of the Israelites. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. kingdom βασιλείᾳ (basileia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_932.htm">Strong's 932: </a> From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm. of τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. heaven. οὐρανῶν (ouranōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3772.htm">Strong's 3772: </a> Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/8-11.htm">Matthew 8:11 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/matthew/8-11.htm">Matthew 8:11 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/matthew/8-11.htm">Matthew 8:11 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/matthew/8-11.htm">Matthew 8:11 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/matthew/8-11.htm">Matthew 8:11 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/8-11.htm">Matthew 8:11 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/8-11.htm">Matthew 8:11 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/8-11.htm">Matthew 8:11 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/8-11.htm">Matthew 8:11 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/matthew/8-11.htm">Matthew 8:11 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/matthew/8-11.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 8:11 I tell you that many will come (Matt. 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